So we're still looking for a new name for Fortune. I think it does fit him well, in the sense that he had a bad past (found as a 15lbs stray, caught pneumonia at the humane society and practically died, then pulled through)... But sadly, Fortune in french means the equivalent of wealth, money-wise, more than in the sense of good fortune which is what it is meant for him. Also calling Fortune in french just sounds weird (my niece was saying his name and I was just cringing inside).

So we're trying to find something that fits, but that's sort of bilingual - easily pronunced in both french and english... We're looking into fun names that mean something, and since he was a little hobo, possibly a punk-rock sort of name. .

So far on the list, we've got Charlie Brown (I've been calling him brown or brun for fun, as well as poopy-pants)... But Charlie is a pretty common name so I'm not super thrilled. We've also got Mo or Moe (short for mohawk or also Moe from the Simpsons)... and other suggestions by my boyfriend that I'd rather not get into cause they're just plain retarded.

Here's some pictures to help get an idea of his character!

Being a doofus: Playing with Jack (they take turns kicking each other's butts):They want whatever my niece is eating:38 lbs lap dog:Loves his crate:Feels right a at home on his first day:Lookin' handsome:

I don't speak french at all and this seems to be one of those words that aren't really translated directly...

but Up as in, "things are looking up", or the direction his life has taken is Up

I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day, tomorrow doesn't look good either.
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"You didn't know of the magical powers of the break stick? It's up there with genies and Harry Potter as far as magic levels go." SisMorphine 01/07/07

Run Hard at the Rainbow Bridge My Angel Sock-M! I Love You Baby Girl! Now that your Mom Starlit is up there too, please help her learn the ropes, love and keep her company until I can see you both again. Starlit I love you!http://i14.tinypic.com/2a8q345.jpg

I'm always unsure with the Luckys and Chances and Champions... They seem to collect health problems, to not live up to their names. Once we had a Champion (cat). He was FeLV (leukemia) positive, was paralysed from his hind end from unknown reasons, had cryptosporidium (nasty parasite humans can catch), really bad rhino, and multiple other problems. Yeah. Not that he could overcome any of those with his leukemia. Poor guy.

One of my favorite westerns, is the old 1971 Movie, "The Red Sun". There is a handsome, gambler/gunfighter,,played by Alain Delon. He is a sharp dresser in black. He deals cards and shoots a gun with his left hand. He plays a great villain. The gunfighter is a Frenchman, and his name is "GAUCHE". I know the meaning isn't impressive, but "GAUCHE" was one Bad Mofo!